About 18 months ago we were still trying to close on our last house. It just didn't seem to work. We'd get close and something else would just go wrong. One day Brad half joked that maybe we need to move to Boise. I was not prepared for that, and really did not want to heard it. I shut it down and we moved forward with building. Maybe a month or so later we still were in the same spot. We looked at Boise once more, me with a slightly better attitude, and decided that it was what was best for us. It's more opportunity for Brad with his job and the best way for him to grow. The 'lets do it came' and the house closed.
That was about a year ago, and this weekend we moved. Boise has been something we've just talked about for a while, and now it's here. It still doesn't seem real, but man it is.
It has been a roller coaster of emotions the past couple of weeks as we prepare everything. I have cried a few times, but held together okay. When we got the truck and Grandpa back it into the driveway, I lost it. It was too real. We are leaving the town I have called home for almost 34 years. I love this area, and while I know moving is what is best and I truly am excited for it, it is bitter sweet for me. Especially if you take into consideration for the past almost 2 years I have been a flight of stairs away from my parents and talking with them.
The kids have been so excited and could not wait to help move.
We moved a few things out of the house then everyone (but me) went to the storage unit. I had a phone job interview.
There is it, our whole life, in a 26 foot moving van and 3 other cars. We have a lot of stuff.
We took off the next morning for our new place. The kids all woke up early and were ready to go. Emery and Jacks were so excited to ride in the truck. The dogs were given calming medication and didn't do too bad. They have been running around all weekends smelling everything.
Thanks to family, we were able to unload pretty quick. Uncle Paul even brought pizza for lunch. Now it was mess time, and we all know I can not do mess.
The kids were all ready for their own rooms. They were a mess for a while, but enjoyed putting things away.
Jackson asked all day where all of his toys were. He somehow remembered everything and knew some were missing. About 6 that night I found the last box.
Camden is taking over the loft. His room was the last to be put together, so he just hung out on the beanbag all day.
Front room end of night one. We got a lot done.
Emery's room. Its pretty well done. This will be the cleanest it will ever be again.
We added a mirror. Now she can do make-up tutorials. She loved the set up. I want to changes the chairs a little by adding padding and fabric, once those stores open back up.
Jackson's room is a big mix. TMNT, horror and Star Wars. He loved his own space and has been sleeping just fine alone. We were worried he would hate it.
Downstairs, or Beck's bathroom. He's happy to have his own.
Brad had a fun time getting the washer set up, but finally its all together.
The front room looks much better than the first day. It's a nice sitting area for now. We may make a few changes to it later, and add pictures.
Our table that was very very heavy. It fits perfectly in its spot.
Beck's room. I think he was the most ready and excited for his own space. He is the only room on the main floor, but he likes it that way.
Kids bathroom.
The start of Cam's room. He is excited for us to finish the divider wall.
One of the few boxed that have yet to be put away.
Master closet. It's huge and we don't have enough clothes to fit in it, but I like it so far.
The bathroom space is huge too. Brad love that he has a big tub again. I always thought raised sinks were stupid, but I have to say I love it.
Our room. The boxes are Brad's or pictures to hang up.
Front room. The furniture was very heavy to move. Because of COVID the delivery men could not come in the house. I am not strong at all, and it took a long time to get them in.
The mess of boxes in the garage. There are so many and we don't have recycling for a while.
But the garage isn't too bad. That dresser is broken and waiting for us to be able to toss it. That may take a while.
Cam has been itching to climb on the planter shelf and he finally got to. He loved it... too much.
Boys relaxing while they do school, which is now done for the year.
Luna has loved looking out the window and sitting at the window. The dogs love the yard and running around.
One night we got a knock and when we went to the door we found this. Our neighbors welcoming us to the neighborhood.
I am back in Twin Falls. I left Monday night, which was hard to do. I will be here until I can transfer jobs to Boise. I want to be in Boise but also want to be here. It's an interesting state of mind.
So far we love the place we are living. It would be nice if more places were open, but that will come with time. Even though we are all unpacked, it still doesn't seem real, and probably won't until I have a job there.
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